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Subject: BR strategies
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Hey guys, I am really sucky at BR matches and im trying to find out how people manage to kill me in about 3-4 fires but it takes me about 6 to kill someone else so can you guys post your strategy here and help a poor guy like me out please? =)

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  • 06.01.2007 11:33 AM PDT
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just practice aimin at the head(there is so much autoaim in h2 and the br fires burst so ur chances to hit the head are big)...so it'll take 4 hs to kill someone.....then go for the RRX(doubleshot to finish someone).......then go for the RRXYYRRX and ull become the uber bacon 1337 dude.....no seriously....just keep practicin.

  • 06.01.2007 11:55 AM PDT
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Lol i've tried aiming at the head but it misses a lot, even with auto XD

  • 06.01.2007 11:57 AM PDT

Shoot three times to the body, then make the last one hit their face. Don't try to hit their face all four times, as some bullets will miss unless your good at it. Use the first three shots to the body to aim at the face so you can kill them with the last one. If they shoot you first with the BR, find some cover to block one of their shots to even the playing field. The majority of BR battles are won by the person who shoots the other person first.

  • 06.01.2007 11:59 AM PDT
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One thing would be, work on your headshots. ( I see it's mentioned above)
3-4 shots from the BR to your face will kill you faster than shooting a torso.
Another tactic, kinda cheap but useful in a clutch, try hitting BXR (with a full clip).
Alot of people hate combos, but if you walk around the corner and are face-to-face with an enemy, you hit BXR, he simply shoots, he'll die, you'll take damage but walk away.

Some of the more complex combos are more hassle than they're worth.

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  • 06.01.2007 12:00 PM PDT
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Posted by: SikGamer70
Lol i've tried aiming at the head but it misses a lot, even with auto XD

try to change ur sensibility to see which one fits the best...that could help u aimin.
and as the ingame message says bout sensibility.....faster is not always better.

  • 06.01.2007 12:01 PM PDT
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Posted by: I JpPerDiTioN I
Posted by: SikGamer70
Lol i've tried aiming at the head but it misses a lot, even with auto XD

try to change ur sensibility to see which one fits the best...that could help u aimin.
and as the ingame message says bout sensibility.....faster is not always better.


"Sensitivity" ?

  • 06.01.2007 12:02 PM PDT

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just keep playing with and against people better then you. Im not awsome by any stretch but ive gotten alot better. play alot of sniper and swat too. Kinda helps ya learn to go for the head.

  • 06.01.2007 12:03 PM PDT
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Posted by: Nex Est Salus
Posted by: I JpPerDiTioN I
Posted by: SikGamer70
Lol i've tried aiming at the head but it misses a lot, even with auto XD

try to change ur sensibility to see which one fits the best...that could help u aimin.
and as the ingame message says bout sensibility.....faster is not always better.


"Sensitivity" ?

oopsies...yes hes right....its Sensitivity.....my french didnt help me on that one :P

  • 06.01.2007 12:05 PM PDT
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Just thought you were being pretty sensible about helping him.

This seems like an OK group of people here, Bungie should bring back rumble training and we could all show him what we mean.
Custom perhaps?

  • 06.01.2007 12:08 PM PDT
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Remember to get your strafe on LOL

One player who competes at the pro level said he considers strafing (moving side to side) more important than accuracy.

However, just because he's pro doesn't make his word law. But I agree- accuracy counts, but if you can dodge your opponents' shots you have a better chance of surviving longer and possibly killing him.

Move side to side in quick motions of the left joystick when you're close, and make it longer if you're farther. At least, that's what works for me- it's a matter of preference, more or less.

PRACTICE. You won't get better with the BR unless you practice. And even with the auto aim, it takes work to be able to four shot consistently against good people.

  • 06.01.2007 12:11 PM PDT

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I'll get in on this perhaps if it is late Tomorrow or sunday sir.

Perhaps he should send us all a friend request?

My advice is to start from the body and slowly work towards the head while firing by the time you've angled it up perfectly you will most probably have shot them enough for the head shot to kill them.

Also try to strafe a little so that they have a hard time aiming at you. If they miss just one shot you should be able to easily kill them before they kill you.

Never EVER jump when you have jumped your body moves so predictably they can easily line shots up on you. Stick to strafing.

  • 06.01.2007 12:15 PM PDT
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Remember to get your strafe on LOL

good point there !

  • 06.01.2007 12:15 PM PDT
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ah, that must be why i lose so bad, i jump a lot, it's a habit from lost planet.
Also since the last post I've been cussed twice. ¬.¬

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  • 06.01.2007 12:47 PM PDT
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Posted by: Nex Est Salus
3-4 shots from the BR to your face will kill you faster than shooting a torso.
Not true, 3 shots to the body take down shields equally to 3 shots to the body. It's just the final 4th headshot that does more damage. I suggest shooting the area around the upper torso since this is the widest part of the player. Then just aim for the headshot kill.

  • 06.01.2007 12:48 PM PDT

I'd Rather Be A Smartass Than A Dumbass

The player models in Halo 2 seem to jump like they are on the moon sir. XD

Don't worry about the insults many of the people here can be very unwelcoming of honest newbies willing to learn.

  • 06.01.2007 1:23 PM PDT
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A lot of it has to do with your connection. Host has advantage in BR matches.

  • 06.01.2007 2:13 PM PDT

I'd Rather Be A Smartass Than A Dumbass

Only at a distance it doesn't tend to make much of a difference in close/mid range br battles.

  • 06.01.2007 3:08 PM PDT

Posted by: SikGamer70
ah, that must be why i lose so bad, i jump a lot, it's a habit from lost planet.
Also since the last post I've been cussed twice. ¬.¬
Jumping doesn't help as much as strafing. Jumping is actually bad for you in my opinion. It makes it harder for you to aim at the enemies head, but makes it easier for them. Jumping doesn't help with any weapons save the rockets and sword.

  • 06.01.2007 3:45 PM PDT